Ed Chung on Criminal Justice in 2025 PodcastDecember 12, 2024 Ed Chung on Criminal Justice in 2025 Vera Institute's Ed Chung discusses forthcoming Trump administration policies on criminal justice and immigration. Dec 12, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Mishka Espey, Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Harris and Walz Work Hard To Improve Public Health and Safety During the Opioid Epidemic, While Trump Lies and Undermines Efforts To Save Lives ArticleSeptember 10, 2024 Harris and Walz Work Hard To Improve Public Health and Safety During the Opioid Epidemic, While Trump Lies and Undermines Efforts To Save Lives Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz have supported evidence-based law enforcement and public health measures to address the opioid epidemic, while former President Trump has blocked bipartisan border security legislation, falsely blamed immigrants, and jeopardized access to treatment. Sep 10, 2024 Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, Marquisha Johns
Harris Has Long Supported Both Law Enforcement and Community Collaborations That Keep People Safe ArticleSeptember 9, 2024 Harris Has Long Supported Both Law Enforcement and Community Collaborations That Keep People Safe Contrary to Republicans’ attacks, Vice President Kamala Harris has never defunded the police, but rather has demonstrated her commitment to comprehensive public safety by supporting police to address serious crime and investing in community collaborations that are preventing crime across the country. Sep 9, 2024 Center for American Progress Action Fund staff
Despite Trump-Vance Campaign’s Desperate Claims, Harris’ Approach to Bail Is Practical and Puts Safety First ArticleSeptember 9, 2024 Despite Trump-Vance Campaign’s Desperate Claims, Harris’ Approach to Bail Is Practical and Puts Safety First Vice President Kamala Harris has always prioritized safety in bail policy and has never supported the release of people who pose a threat to our communities. Sep 9, 2024 Center for American Progress Action Fund staff
Harris’ Record Proves She Is a Champion of Effective Drug Policies and Marijuana Reform ArticleSeptember 9, 2024 Harris’ Record Proves She Is a Champion of Effective Drug Policies and Marijuana Reform Vice President Kamala Harris continues to embrace policy solutions that aim to reduce the harms caused by marijuana enforcement, while improving overall health and economic outcomes—particularly for communities most affected by America’s war on drugs. Sep 9, 2024 Akua Amaning
Kamala Harris Knows How To Make Communities Safer ArticleAugust 1, 2024 Kamala Harris Knows How To Make Communities Safer Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has consistently delivered real solutions to keep communities safe by holding people accountable for serious crime, investing in crime prevention, and leading the country to a significant decline in violent crime. Aug 1, 2024 Lindsey McLendon
Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change PodcastApril 25, 2024 Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss climate policy wins and saving the planet. Apr 25, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Sheena Meade on Second Chance Month PodcastApril 13, 2023 Sheena Meade on Second Chance Month CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative Sheena Meade and Daniella discuss reentry for people impacted by the criminal justice system and available options for policymakers to prioritize second chances for Americans. Apr 13, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery PodcastFebruary 3, 2023 Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with award-winning filmmaker Margaret Brown to discuss her 2022 documentary, “Descendant.” Feb 3, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Blame Republicans for High Crime Rates In the NewsOctober 10, 2022 Blame Republicans for High Crime Rates In a letter to the editor, Patrick Gaspard argues that Republicans are misattributing a rise in gun violence and violent crime to decreased police funding and criminal justice reforms rather than to weakened gun laws. Oct 10, 2022 the New York Times Patrick Gaspard
CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change PodcastSeptember 30, 2022 CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change This week, Daniella sits down with CAP's Trevor Higgins to discuss Hurricane Ian and the worsening impacts of extreme weather and climate change. Sep 30, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Trevor Higgins
Successful Messaging for Democrats on Crime and Criminal Justice Reform Past EventSeptember 27, 2022 Successful Messaging for Democrats on Crime and Criminal Justice Reform A Polling Briefing featuring Artist and Activist John Legend Online only Sep 27, 2022
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.